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Sabres vs. Canadiens prediction: Why Montreal is favored to win Monday's NHL matchup [10/20/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens predictions for NHL Monday.
The Montreal Canadiens will take on the Buffalo Sabres in NHL action at Bell Centre on Monday, commencing at 7:30PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model projects the Canadiens as the most likely winner of today's game.
For further insights into Monday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Sabres vs. Canadiens predictions page.
Sabres vs. Habs prediction: Who will win, cover the puck line?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Monday's NHL matchup between the Sabres and Canadiens 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Canadiens a 56% chance of beating the Sabres.
According to our model, the Sabres (+1.5) have a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal over/under has a 53% chance of going over.
Sabres vs. Canadiens odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Sabres | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-190) | -1.5 (+170) |
| Moneyline | +125 | -146 |
| Total | o6 (-120) | u6 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Sabres vs. Canadiens picks and best bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Sabres vs. Canadiens matchup is on the total.
Our expert predictions, matched against the best odds, reveal the best NHL picks and NHL best bets for every game throughout the season.
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Sabres vs. Canadiens player props
Who will score the first goal in Sabres vs. Canadiens?
According to our model, Montreal's Cole Caufield is most likely to score the first goal in Sabres vs. Canadiens.
Our projections give Caufield a 9.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Bell Centre, while the Canadiens star is a 44.9% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First goal scorer predictions
Buffalo Sabres
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 8.8% |
| Alex Tuch | 6.3% |
| Jason Zucker | 4.4% |
Montreal Canadiens
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | 9.3% |
| Nick Suzuki | 6.7% |
| Ivan Demidov | 6.0% |
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Buffalo Sabres
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 40.2% |
| Alex Tuch | 33.7% |
| Jason Zucker | 24.8% |
Montreal Canadiens
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | 44.9% |
| Ivan Demidov | 34.0% |
| Nick Suzuki | 32.0% |
Sabres vs. Habs game-day updates and essential details
Monday's action between the Canadiens and Sabres at Bell Centre is scheduled to commence at 7:30PM ET.
- Who: Buffalo Sabres vs. Montreal Canadiens
- Date: Monday, October 20, 2025
- Time: 7:30PM ET/4:30PM PT
- Venue: Bell Centre
Dimers' comprehensive preview of Monday's Sabres vs. Canadiens matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Conclusion
We predict the Canadiens, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat the Sabres on Monday.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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